1. OpenSCAD Tutorial 1 Lets build our own 3d models

2. What is OpenSCAD A program where you make your own 3d models You type commands to tell the computer to make solid objects Once your model is complete, it can be 3d printed

3. OpenSCAD program The Command WindowThe Viewing Window

4. In the Viewing Window Scroll the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out Click and drag the mouse to rotate the model

5. In the Command Window Type many commands (instructions) to create the solid model shown in the viewing window Press F5 or the Design >> Preview button to make your changes appear in the viewing window

6. Cube Command cube([15,4,10]); 10 mm tall in the z direction 15 mm long in the x direction 4 mm wide in the y direction

7. Cylinder Command cylinder (r=2, h=25); A radius of 2 mm A height of 25 mm

8. Sphere Command sphere(r=10); A radius of 10 mm

9. Translate Command translate([2,5,1]) cube([1,1,1]); Shifted 2 mm in the x direction Shifted 5 mm in the y direction Shifted 1 mm in the z direction

10. Other useful tips Placing // before a command make the command disappear – This allows you to put comments or helpful information in the command window Placing % before a command makes the solid transparent

11. Lets Make a City That Looks Similar to This …

12. Task 1: Make This Flag

13. Task 2: Make this Camera

14. Task 3: Make This Pair of Glasses